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40 Fascinating Facts about Comedy’s Sweetheart, Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball - Ricky Ricardo Jr.

14. Lucy and Desi got along even after they divorced

Lucy and Desi (New York Times)

Lucy and Desi remained civil with one another after their marriage collapsed and their divorce was finalized. In fact, they remained pretty good friends despite Lucy’s accusations regarding Desi’s drinking and calling him a “nightmare” to live with. The couple managed to raise their children together and co-parent well. They remained close friends until Desi’s death in 1986. It appears these two never could forget their first loves.

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